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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

QC Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMengeš, Slovenia€27.5k - €51.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or another natural science field.
  • At least one year of work experience in quality, development, manufacturing, or another relevant field.
  • Functional knowledge of English.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve out-of-specification and microbiological analytical deviations and complaints.
  • Define corrective and preventive actions.
  • Monitor and analyze trends in key performance and quality indicators.
  • Ensure activities comply with current good practices, including data integrity, and oversee quality-control activities.
  • Review and approve analytical data and tests for analytical release.
  • Perform microbiological testing of materials and equipment, as well as environmental and personnel monitoring.
  • Provide microbiological expertise and support for site qualifications and validations.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is qualified and calibrated, including preparing the qualification plan.
  • Support supplier qualification.
  • Support sample planning and sampling execution.
  • Interpret and report microbiological results and analyze trends.
  • Actively participate in coordinating department priorities.
  • Introduce new methods and techniques.
  • Validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods in accordance with requirements.
  • Participate in selecting and maintaining laboratory equipment and ensure associates are qualified to use it.
  • Propose technology improvements and lead their implementation.
  • Create and revise standard operating procedures, certificates of analysis, analytical documentation, and registration documentation.
  • Prepare analytical data, protocols, and reports, including Annual Product Quality Reviews and stability reports.
  • Ensure proper handling and archiving of production and analytical documentation.
  • Support inspection readiness within the area of responsibility.
  • Support laboratory associates with daily tasks and troubleshooting.
  • Share knowledge with associates and train and onboard new hires, including required staff certifications such as environmental monitoring.
  • Participate in global laboratory initiatives and support initiatives within the area of responsibility, such as operational excellence.
  • Comply with laboratory animal welfare legislation and requirements when working with laboratory animals.
  • Participate in all training relevant to the position and maintain the related training records.
  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
  • Perform other tasks determined during objective setting, based on key performance indicators, assigned by the supervisor, or arising from a specific appointment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working experience in quality, development, manufacturing, or another relevant field.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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